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Beta Gamma Sigma (BGS) International Business Honors Society Member
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KEVIN THIMM, MBA

West Chester,PA

Summary

Dynamic leader with 6+ years of experience in supply chain management, high-level sales activity, and optimizing and managing warehouse operations. Adept at transforming challenges into opportunities with a reputable expertise in product and vendor sourcing, and inventory management. Self-driven professional spearheading annual revenue growth consistently by an average of 20% generating over $8,000,000 in sales from 2018 to 2023. Highly organized and is passionate about achieving significant reduction in costs, fostering robust client and supplier relationships, and promoting a positive high morale work environment for employees.


Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager of Sales and Operations

Fastenal Company
11.2021 - Current
  • 3+ years of experience managing and coaching a diverse team of sales, operations, and warehouse professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
  • Increased revenue growth by 11% from 2022 to 2024 by signing 3 new top-performing key accounts, implementing effective sales strategies, and building strong long-term client and supplier relationships.
  • Optimized fulfillment center supply chain by implementing effective purchasing strategies and streamlining procurement processes, resulting in a 42% reduction in internal inventory carrying costs from 2021 to 2024.


Key Account Sales Specialist

Fastenal Company
01.2021 - 11.2021
  • Managed top 20% of key accounts, resulting in a 12% growth in profitability from 2020 to 2021.
  • Increased overall branch sales by 22% through strategic relationship building with top performing clients, resulting in 20% revenue growth of key accounts in 2021.
  • Led the implementation of comprehensive automated inventory management systems for clients, resulting in a 35% reduction in inventory carrying costs, providing an increase of on-time deliveries by 40%, and minimized stock outs.

Outside Sales Representative

Fastenal Company
12.2018 - 01.2021
  • Managed a portfolio of over 50 clients, achieving a retention rate of 90% and generating over $2,400,000 in revenue from 2018 to 2021.
  • Established 10+ new key accounts from 2018-2020 through extensive territory research, cold calling, and producing customized internal market campaigns.
  • Performed 40+ visits a week to customer facilities to manage on-hand inventory levels, evaluate supply chain requirements, identify new business opportunities, demonstrate product offerings, and propose strategic inventory management solutions for diverse needs.

Education

MBA - Business Administration And Management

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA
01.2022

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA
08.2018

Skills

  • Leadership and Team Building
  • Problem Resolution
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Inventory Management
  • Operations Management
  • Warehouse Management
  • Project Management
  • Product and Vendor Sourcing
  • Purchasing and Planning
  • Data Analysis

Beta Gamma Sigma (BGS) International Business Honors Society Member

Beta Gamma Signa (BGS) recognizes and honors the top 10% of undergraduate students, top 20% of graduate students from around th word in business schools accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

Timeline

General Manager of Sales and Operations

Fastenal Company
11.2021 - Current

Key Account Sales Specialist

Fastenal Company
01.2021 - 11.2021

Outside Sales Representative

Fastenal Company
12.2018 - 01.2021

MBA - Business Administration And Management

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

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